The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, a division of the National Institute of Health in the United States, says that Type 2 diabetes is steadily increasing in the United States. According to their projections, by the year 2050, a whopping 165 percent increase in the number of full-blown Type 2 diabetes cases is expected. The American…

Obesity, the condition where there is a considerable increase in the body mass index, is now proving to be really deadly. Obesity is in fact, one of those preventable problems which are claiming lives in great numbers all over the world. Since excessive body weight is associated with many problems in almost all parts and…

Peri-operative management Standard techniques of monitoring (arterial line, central venous access, Foley catheter…) are used in patients undergoing a combined mitral valve reconstruction and coronary bypass grafting. A Swan-Ganz catheter should be inserted in every patient. Initially a transesophageal echocardiogram should be performed. It is a key element to determine the functional type of mitral…

If I told you that I am going to help you understand and treat your Keratosis Pilaris, you would say, “What is he talking about?” But if I told you that is a fancy medical term for chicken skin, which is that rough, itchy skin that occurs on the top and outer parts of some…

“Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the most worried of them all?” Do sufferers really feel the problematic aspect involved in it. The question might have been replied genuinely in the last decade which most sufferer know. Alarming situation with anxiety occurs due to many worrying factors. Today the situation has turned worst. Most of…

Cold sore is an annoying and unsightly skin disease. Also known as fever blisters brought by herpes simplex virus. It will start as a red spot and will start to accumulate moisture making it itchy and irritating. It is a contagious skin disease that usually appears in the mouth, lips and genitals. It is important…

Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis-over 80% of people diagnosed with psoriasis have plaque psoriasis. It is characterized by thick, scaly skin lesions that itch and flake. The condition is chronic and can be difficult to manage. There are no easy shortcuts to beating psoriasis. A psoriasis cure that works for one…

A missed heart attack diagnosis results in the highest medical malpractice payout among all medical malpractice cases. Every year in the United States, 7 million people go to hospital emergency rooms complaining of chest pain or other symptoms that suggest they might be having a heart attack. When patients enter a hospital or an emergency…

The incursion of tissues by one or more kind of fungi corresponds to a Fungal Infections. They vary from external skin conditions to deeper tissue viruses to severe lung, blood (septicemia) or general illnesses. Several fungi are opportunistic while others are pathogenic, that can cause sickness whether the immune system is healthy or not. When…

Before we discuss common allergies and symptoms, you might find it helpful to have a little background. An allergy is a specific reaction of the body's immune system to a normally harmless substance, one that does not bother most people. Those people who find themselves dealing with allergies will often find they are sensitive to…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in both women and men in the United States. Although many women believe that they’re more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, their risk of CVD is actually significantly greater. Cardiothoracic surgery also involves the treatment of the heart, (cardiovascular disease), and lungs (lung disease).…

Irritability caused by stress is common in nearly every family in the United States. Fights about money, raising children and life in general can leave a married couple feeling tension in the relationship. That tension is most often centered in the neck area causing a neck pain headache. A neck pain headache can also be…

Stress, Depression, and Anxiety: Put It in Its Proper Perspective! Do you sometimes think there is nothing you can do about your stress, depression and anxiety levels? You have too many bills to pay, too many responsibilities to meet, and simply just too much to accomplish in a day. You can say that again !!…

Before you can try to eliminate your night sweating, you need to know what is causing them in the first place. I will go over some of the most common night sweats causes so you can work with your doctor to determine the best path of treatment. Check Your Medications The first think you should…

People have different reasons for their fear of cats. However, most of them can point to an experience in their past that made them afraid of the animals. While it is always prudent to treat animals with respect, it is not normal to panic at the sight of an ordinary cat or kitten. Pets are…